Life Saving Victoria - Aquatic Industry Council (AIC) As part of Life Saving Victoria’s governance reforms , over the coming months, Council Executives will progressively transition to their new Council structures, including the appointment of Council Leadership Teams (CLT). As part of this transition, nominations are now open for up to five (5) volunteer Appointed Members to LSV's Aquatic Industry Council. Please note: These positions are appointed by Life Saving Victoria's Board of Directors. Inaugural appointments will be for either a 1- or 2-year term. ___ The primary role of the Aquatic Industry Council (AIC) is to provide strategic advice on the development, delivery, and evaluation of aquatic education, training, research, and advocacy initiatives that enhance effectiveness, safety, and sustainability at aquatic environments. The AIC provides a structured forum for affiliated organisations and industry professionals from the aquatic industry and education sector to act as a conduit for the sharing of information between members, LSV employees, specialist advisors, and the LSV Board. For further information on the Aquatic Industry Council please refer to the AIC Terms of Reference . __ At LSV, we are fully committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion. Your nomination is your ticket to contribute to the continuous growth and sustainability of water safety in Victoria. To ensure that LSV has the right balance of skills to effectively lead the organisation into the future, LSV is seeking nominations from individuals with a range of qualifications, skills, and experience, as outlined in the role descriptions. It is also desirable for LSV to encompass diversity in aspects such as gender, ethnicity, disability, age, background, skills, and perspectives. __ LSV's Governance team will coordinate the following fitness, propriety, and suitability checks to ensure nominees are in good standing: Working With Children Check, LSV/SLSA Member Protection/Integrity check, and Media check. Nominees may also be subject to a National Police Check. __ Prior to commencing your application, please review and consider the information below, ensuring you have all the required details ready prior to commencing the submission process. Noting applications cannot be saved. The following details are required during the application process: Confidentiality Deed Please upload your completed Confidentiality Deed during the application process. List of completed awards / courses Responses to the following questions: Describe your experience in line with the key responsibilities within the role summary? (Personal Statement) (max. 300 words) Please outline your qualification/s in line with the skills required for this role? (max. 200 words) How would you describe your leadership style? (max. 200 words) What motivates you to lead? (max. 150 words) How do you effectively foster effective communication and collaboration between volunteers, employees and other stakeholders? (max. 250 words) Describe your experience in previous leadership roles? (max. 300 words) *Please note the system doesn't save incomplete applications. If you can't complete it now, you will need to come back and start again. __ Applications close 11.59pm, Monday 8 June 2026. __ Life Saving Victoria (LSV) operates within a structured governance and operational framework, which includes defined reporting lines, role accountabilities and, for some functions, command and control arrangements. To support effective decision‑making, manage real or perceived conflicts of interest, promote psychological safety, and maintain clear role authority and accountability, some roles within LSV may not be able to be held concurrently with other roles. Accordingly, appointment to certain roles may limit an individual’s ability to hold, apply for, or continue in other roles within LSV or associated LSV structures. Any such limitations will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis, having regard to the nature of the roles, reporting relationships and operational context. The determination of role compatibility and eligibility is made at the discretion of Life Saving Victoria, in accordance with its policies, governance obligations and risk management considerations.
